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Today Explained · Yesterday · 9 min

Why Learn a New Language From Scratch When AI Exists?

With near-instantaneous real-time translation through phones and smart glasses, learning a language solely for "instrumental" reasons—like translating basic text or routine workplace tasks—is becoming less necessary. Experts note that AI is doing to language learning what cars did to horses: transforming it from a widespread logistical necessity into a specialized, deeply rewarding pursuit. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support. Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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With near-instantaneous real-time translation through phones and smart glasses, learning a language solely for "instrumental" reasons—like translating basic text or routine workplace tasks—is becoming less necessary. Experts note that AI is doing to language learning what cars did to horses: transforming it from a widespread logistical necessity into a specialized, deeply rewarding pursuit.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.

Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!
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